Why Is Your Dead Skin Coming Off Like Noodles? The "Gross But Satisfying" Korean Body Scrub Guide

"Have you ever seen grey rolls of dead skin peeling off your body?"

It sounds disgusting, but on TikTok, it is the most satisfying thing to watch. This is the secret behind the legendary soft skin of Korean women: "Seshin" (Body Scrubbing).

They don't use gentle loofahs. They use hardcore tools to physically remove layers of old skin. Today, we compare the legendary $1 Green Mitt (Songwol) vs. the modern Walnut Scrub (Plu). Get ready to feel softer than a baby.

Why Is Your Dead Skin Coming Off Like Noodles?

1. The Legend: Songwol Italy Towel (Viscose Mitt)

This ugly green square is in every Korean bathroom. It is made of 100% Viscose Rayon with a rough texture that grabs onto dead skin like magic.

• 🍝 The "Noodle" Effect: After soaking in hot water for 15 minutes, if you scrub your skin with this, grey rolls of dirt and dead cells will peel off visually. It is shockingly satisfying.
• 💪 Intensity: It is harsh. It feels like sandpaper at first. But nothing—absolutely nothing—makes your skin smoother.
• 💰 Price: It is dirt cheap. You can usually buy a 10-pack for under $10.

2. The Modern Spa: Plu Body Scrub (Walnut)

If the green towel sounds too painful for you, meet Plu. It is the #1 body scrub in Korea, selling over 45 million tubes.

• 🌰 Walnut Shell Powder: Instead of plastic microbeads (which are bad for the ocean), it uses finely ground California walnut shells to exfoliate.
• 🌸 Aromatherapy: Unlike the scentless towel, Plu comes in luxurious scents like Rosemary, Pomegranate, and White Musk. It turns your shower into a spa.
• 💧 Moisturizing: It creates foam while scrubbing, leaving your skin hydrated, not stripped.

3. Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature	Songwol Towel	Plu Body Scrub
Exfoliation Power	Extreme (10/10)	Medium (6/10)
Visual Results	Visible Skin Peeling	Smoother Texture
Pain Level	High (Be careful!)	Low (Relaxing)

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4. How to Use the Green Towel (CRITICAL!)

Do NOT use the Songwol towel on dry skin. You will just scratch yourself. Follow these steps:

1. Soak: Sit in a hot bath (or stand under a hot shower) for at least 15 minutes. Your skin must be soft.
2. No Soap: Do NOT use soap yet. The towel needs friction.
3. Scrub: Put the mitt on your hand and scrub in long strokes. You will see grey rolls appearing.
4. Rinse: Rinse off and apply heavy body lotion immediately.

Warning: Never use the green towel on your face! It is way too harsh. For the face, use a peeling gel or the Plu scrub very gently.